Vii. open the brackets and use the correct tense form. 1. the manger usually (to receive) guests in his office. 2. don't bother him! he (to receive) his partners at the moment. 3. he (to join) the party 3 years ago. 4. mr. parker (to leave) the british rail in 1983. 5. in 1980 he (to lose) the election. 6. he (to be) president of a big company.